Molecule Is Best Described As A: CH3—CH2—CH2—CH2. Lesson 1 Exam
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1. Which of these would be a valid hypothesis?
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Human history is determined by a series of supernatural events.
Humans should help in the conservation of other animal species.
Humans are controlled by forces beyond our understanding.
Humans and bacteria share a common genetic code.
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2. The following molecule is best described as a: CH3—CH2—CH2—CH2
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protein.
carbohydrate.
hydrocarbon.
lipid.
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3. Carbohydrates typically include:
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<p> an NH<sub>2</sub> group.</p>
C, H, and O atoms.
nucleotides.
<p> a PO<sub>4</sub> group.</p>
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4. Taxonomy is the:
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study of cells.
naming and classifying of organisms.
study of organisms and their interaction with the environment.
study of genes.
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5. 66An atom with an electrical charge is a(n):
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isotope.
molecule.
ion.
compound.
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6. __________ is an example of an element.
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Water
Carbon
Glucose
Salt
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7. A fat that is hydrogenated is:
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more unsaturated.
easier to digest.
more solid.
less likely to cause strokes.
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8. Sometimes when I have my morning coffee, which I drink black with no sugar, I notice a thin film floating on top of the coffee. Since I have just read Chapter 3 of the text, I now realize the nature of this substance and so I run to my friend screaming, “Look at this __________ in my coffee!”
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hydrophilic substance
hydrophobic substance
glucose
nucleotide
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9.How many oxygen atoms are in the products of the following reaction?
C6H12O6 + 6 H2O + 6 O2 → 6 CO2 + 12 H2O
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18
6
12
24
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10. In what way(s) is the science of biology influencing and changing our culture?
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By helping us understand the relevance of evolution to human health
By revealing how mutations in genes can lead to disease
By providing new tools for forensic investigations
All of the above
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11. Science is:
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the inquiry-based effort to describe and explain nature.
the search for truth.
an organized set of principles for how to ethically and morally behave.
All of the above
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12. People with lactose intolerance do not have enough:
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galactose.
lactase.
glucose.
fructose.
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13. In the following reaction, what type of bond is holding the two atoms together?
K + Cl → K+ + Cl- → KCl
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Hydrophilic
Ionic
Hydrophobic
Covalent
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14. Which of these is required for natural selection to occur?
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Inheritance
Unequal reproductive success
Individual variation
All of the above (Incorrect)
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`15. Humans are composed of __________ cells.
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bacterial
eukaryotic
plant
prokaryotic
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16. The model on the left is not realistic in that:
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neutrons are not located in the nucleus.
the electrons should be much farther away from the nucleus.
electrons do not orbit the nucleus in a ring shape. (Incorrect)
electrons do not have a negative charge.
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17. Beryllium’s atomic mass is 9 and its atomic number is 4. How many neutrons are found in a beryllium atom?
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9
13
4
5
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18. Which of the following is water hydrophilic?
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Cellulose
Testosterone
Butter
Cholesterol
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19. A base:
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removes H<sub>2</sub>O molecules from a solution.<br/>
decreases the pH of a solution.
removes OH<sup>—</sup> ions from a solution.
removes H<sup>+</sup> ions from a solution.
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20. Which of the following is a health effect of a diet high in saturated fats?
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Increased blood flow
Decreased risk of atherosclerosis
Increased risk of heart attack
Decreased risk of stroke
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